Ponte Cestio

The Ponte Cestio, also known as the Pons Cestius, is a bridge that connects the Centro District of Rome to Isola Tiberina on the Tiber River in Italy.

History
Exactly who built the particular bridge was unknown, but it was the first to connect the right bank of the Tiber River to Isola Tiberina. In ancient times the river had great religious significance and it was considered a breach of divine law to build a bridge across it. The only person who could approve such a project was the High Priest or "Pontifice", which literally translates to "bridge builder".